Office of the Mayor
Proclamation
Lawrence, Kansas
WHEREAS: Public works infrastructure, facilities and services are of vital importance to the health, safety, and well being of the people of Lawrence, Kansas; and
WHEREAS: Such facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, engineers and administrators representing local government. These individuals are responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the transportation, storm sewer, and refuse disposal systems, fleet, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential to serve our citizens; and
WHEREAS: It is in the public interest for citizens and civic leaders to gain knowledge of the public works needs and programs of their community; and
WHEREAS: Each year, National Public Works Week recognizes the contributions of public works professionals and increases awareness and understanding of the importance of public infrastructure;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Aron E. Cromwell, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim May 15th - 21st, 2011 to be
“Public Works Week”
in Lawrence, Kansas.
Aron E. Cromwell, Mayor
May 10th, 2011